Q: Hello, my husband and I have been married for almost 15 months. He lives in another country and I live in the US.
I am a US citizen. We want to file for him to be able to live in the US with me. What are our options and obstacles?
We never lived together but we did visit each other 2 or 3 times a year. We've been together a total of 3 years.
A: Consider scheduling a consultation with a competent, experienced immigration attorney. Your options and obstacles depend on the particular facts of your prospective case. If, for example, he has any past negative immigration or criminal history, those facts may pose certain obstacles. There have also been recent developments to what is known as the "public charge" rule, which went into effect on February 24, 2020. This new rule has resulted in additional paperwork to be filed, including certain supporting documentation that previously was not required. Some attorneys offer online Skype consultations for individuals who reside outside of the United States.
A: If you are already married then you can sponsor him for a spousal visa and he can process at the consulate overseas. Retain counsel here in Florida for representation.
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